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Bud

Male · Adult · 6 years

Bud, geboren 2020, trägt eine schwere Vergangenheit mit sich. Wie Remini stammt auch er aus einem Vermehrerhof, aus dem er gerettet wurde. Die Bedingungen dort waren erschütternd: Haltung im Freien bei Minusgraden, kein sichtbarer Futter- oder Wassernapf, kein Schutz, kein warmes Plätzchen – nur Dreck, Schlamm und Kälte. Kein Wunder also, dass Bud anfangs schüchtern und vorsichtig ist. Er musste erst lernen, dass Menschen auch freundlich sein können. Doch gibt man ihm etwas Zeit, taut er erstaunlich schnell auf. Dann sucht er die Nähe seiner Bezugspersonen, kuschelt für sein Leben gern und zeigt seine weiche, anhängliche Seite. Bud ist verspielt und neugierig, möchte die Welt entdecken – merkt aber schnell, dass ihm noch vieles unbekannt ist. Neue Reize können ihn verunsichern, weshalb er ruhige, geduldige Menschen braucht, die ihn Schritt für Schritt begleiten. Ein Haushalt mit kleinen Kindern wäre für ihn vermutlich zu viel. Wie er sich mit anderen Hunden versteht, lässt sich schwer sagen, da er bisher kaum Reaktionen gezeigt hat. Für Bud wünschen wir uns ein ländliches, ruhiges Zuhause, fernab vom Stadttrubel. Zu viele Reize und Hektik würden ihn überfordern. Struktur, Sicherheit und liebevolle Führung sind für ihn der Schlüssel zu einem entspannten Leben.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Graz
Shelter
Tierheim Arche Noah
Living with Bud
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Arche Noah · Graz

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Bud home

What you'll need for Bud in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bud

What life with Bud looks like

Bud is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bud, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bud?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Arche Noah handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bud on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bud if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Arche Noah will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bud already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bud isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Arche Noah early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bud and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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